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Distributed in Ashville, Bemus Point, Barcelona, Busti, Celoron, Chautauqua, Clymer, Dewittville, Falconer, Frewsburg, Gerry, Greenhurst, Jamestown, Kennedy, Lakewood, Maple Springs, Mayville, Panama, Randolph, Sherman, Sinclairville, Steamburg, Stedman, Stockton, Stow, Westfield, Russell, Sugar Grove and Warren, PA Your Community ~ Your Credit Union Remembering Our Veterans Contributing Writer Jamestown Area Community Federal Credit Union Joni Blackman MAIN OFFICE 915 East 2nd St. • 716-483-1650 Say these fallen heroes’ names out loud: LAKEWOOD: RANDOLPH: Victor H. Bratt (1895-1918) 121 Chautauqua Ave. 71 Main Street 716-763-3642 716-358-9326 US Army, killed in France FREWSBURG: PANAMA: James E. Lennartson (1918-1943) 7 N. Pearl Street 1 E. Main Street 716-569-6789 716-782-2336 US Army, died in Manchuria, China at a www.jacfcu.org POW Camp This credit union is federally insured by the Francis T. Carlson (1916-1951) National Credit Union Administration. US Army, killed in Korea Submitted Photos Orman L. Crossley, Jr. (1945-1966) /JamestownGazette US Marine, killed in S. Vietnam wreaths throughout Soldier’s Circle. Each boyhood experience at Arlington, he volunteer honors their memory by saying realized he could honor our country’s @JamestownGazette Thomas G. Stone (1970-1991) their name as they place the wreath. veterans. With the aid of Maine Senator US Army, killed in Dhaharan, Saudi Arabia Olympia Snowe, the donation of a local How It All Started @JtownGazette Aaron M. Swanson (1989-2011) trucking company, and volunteers from US Marines, killed in Helmond Province, In 1992, Worcester Wreath found the American Legion and VFW Posts, he made arrangements for the wreaths to Afghanistan themselves with a surplus of wreaths be placed at Arlington in one of the older nearing the end of the holiday season. These local veterans are buried at Lake sections of the cemetery that had been Owner, Morrill Worcester, was a 12 year View Cemetery’s Soldier’s Circle. Each receiving fewer visitors with each passing old paper boy for the Bangor Daily News name is a person, a life, a sacrifice and year. The annual tribute went on quietly when he won a trip to Washington D.C. a network of family and friends who for several years, until 2005, when a photo His first trip to our nation’s capital was miss them every day. Each year, the of the stones at Arlington, adorned with Wreaths Across America ceremony one he would never forget, and Arlington wreaths and covered in snow, circulated remembers and honors Veterans and National Cemetery made a lasting their families. Volunteers distribute the impression on him. Remembering his CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
Holiday Music: JHS Band & A Cappella Trip to Disney Contributing Writer Joni Blackman
nce again, the trophy winning Jamestown High School A Cappella Choir Oand Red Raider Marching Band are on the road again to make holiday music at Disney World, Orlando Florida. Norman Lydell, Director of the Choir, is very excited to be part of the exclusive Candlelight Procession Photo by Rob Sigler Photography at the Epcot Center on December 28. “We had to go through a rigorous learn fourteen new pieces for the Meghan Murry, Director of Bands, application process. We are one of audition and the performances. It will said, “we were inspired by Mr. Lydell’s three high school choirs performing success to apply for the New Year’s that night. We will be performing at be a very busy holiday season given the 20 plus performances the Choir Eve Parade in the Magic Kingdom. two of the three performances. It’s a We applied early in the year and JamestownGazette.com great opportunity for the students.” does in the community in addition to Mr. Lydell said the students had to preparing for the trip. CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 JAMESTOWN GAZETTE 2 www.JamestownGazette.com December 9, 2019
NYS Senator Borrello Discussed Empire State Brands Initiative During Westfield- Mayville Rotary Club’s Rural-Urban Day
“Jen’s at a beach party? I thought she was on hospice. ” Submitted Photo Bringing the beach to Jen’s house. NYS Senator George Borrello (Left) was the special program presenter Jen longed for a trip to Myrtle Beach, but her illness got during the Westfield-Mayville Rotary Club's Nov. 26 Rural-Urban Day Event in the way. So her family brought the beach party to Jen held at the Lakeshore Assembly of God Church in Westfield. John Hamels (right), Westfield-Mayville Rotary Club President, welcomed Mr. Borrello to – transforming her home into a tropical paradise with leis, the session. The Empire State Brands Initiative was the topic of Mr. Borrello's flamingos and inflatable palm trees. Her husband, Bill, said presentation given to a group of high school students, guests and Rotarians. the experts at Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care were vital in keeping Jen comfortable physically and emotionally Article Contributed by about agriculture and its economic impact in our county. so she could enjoy the party. It’s a memory the family will Rotary Club of always treasure. Mr. Borrello was born and raised in Silver Westfield-Mayville Creek. He graduated from Fredonia High School and Purdue University. He is a On his first official day as NYS Senator businessman and a politician. Mr. Borrello for Senate District 57, Senator George Call 716-338-0033 served four terms as a Chautauqua County Borrello was the featured program Legislator, and in 2017, he was elected as or learn more at presenter during the Rotary Club of County Executive. In the 2019 general www.chpc.care Westfield-Mayville’s Nov. 26 “Rural- election, Mr. Borrello was elected as the NYS Beside you when it Urban Day,” which was held at the Senator for District 57. He and his wife Kelly Lakeshore Assembly of God Church © 2019 Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care matters most reside in Sunset Bay. in Westfield. Mr. Borrello’s program outlined the Empire State Brands (ESB) “The overall concept of the ESB initiative CHNY-014 4.875 x7.5 Print Ad_Jen.indd 1 7/9/19 11:53 AM project from its concept through its is to have Chautauqua County serve as marketing strategy. a centralized hub for the processing and distribution of quality hops, malt and Shoptauqua Invited guests to this special Rotary specialty grains serving the craft beverage, program included 38 high school students bakeries and functional food sectors,” and school representatives from the four stated Mr. Borrello. Key points of his Gift Cards school districts of Brocton, Chautauqua program included innovation, process flow, Lake, Sherman, and Westfield Academy operational plan, impact on farmers, phased and Central School. Rotarians and ag-products introduction, and marketing. community members were also in attendance. Westfield-Mayville Rotary Mr. Borrello said, “The concept for this Club President John Hamels welcomed project started a couple of years ago when all to the session. then NYS Senator Cathy Young and I were touring the Cornell facility in Portland. We This Rotary club’s annual event titled learned that in the pre-Civil War era, NYS “Rural-Urban Day” was started in was the top producer of hops in our country. the early 1970’s by Rotarians Steve Now almost 95% of the hops supply is The perfect gift for and Helen Baran. They established grown in Washington State, yet most of the the Westfield-Mayville Rotary Club’s consumers of hops are on the East Coast. everyone on your list. tradition of inviting local agribusiness Hops and other grains can be successfully people, farmers, processors and anyone grown here. Why not grow quality hops and associated with agriculture to attend an annual, special program to learn more CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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The People’s Paper. Contributing Editor Walt Pickut Publisher...... Stacey Hannon Contributing Editor...... Walt Pickut Community Writer...... Stephanie McCraw Community Writer...... Joni Blackman Community Writer...... Shirley Lucas Graphic Designer / Layout...... April Colburn Account Executive...... Samantha Salzler Rings of Power Social Media...... Shavonne Kruszynski Circulation...... Judy Crandall Circulation...... Donald Crandall Circulation...... Matt Emmerling he festive Christmas wreaths we hang on our power again. After all, love may be the greatest power CONTRIBUTING WRITERS doors today have come down to us through a of all, the power to elevate others, the power to heal the Janet Wahlberg...... Finding Your Family long, strange, and ancient history. broken soul, and the power to bring true peace. Jeffrey Barkstrom...... Natural Health T Joan Lindquist...... Remembering Brooklyn Square Pastor Scott Hannon...... Faith Matters In the ancient Persian Empire, 2,500 years ago, a wreath This week, contributor Joni Blackman brings us the Pastor Shawn Hannon...... Faith Matters was a sign of power and authority, worn as a headdress. story of Wreaths Across America, one more proof that Steve Sorensen...... The Everyday Hunter Later, in Greco-Roman society, hand-made wreaths of Christmas wreaths are genuine Rings of Power. The Vicki McGraw...... Join Me in the Kitchen fresh tree leaves, twigs, small fruits, and flowers often mission of Wreaths Across America is to “Remember LOCATION represented one’s occupation, rank, military prowess, our fallen U.S. veterans, honor those who serve, and 1 W. 4th St. Jamestown, NY 14701 or status, like the olive or laurel wreaths that crowned teach our children the value of freedom.” ancient Olympic champions, and Caesar’s crowning MAILING ADDRESS wreath of green laurel leaves. Wreaths, however, are not the only symbol of PO Box 92 Jamestown, NY 14702 Christmas Joni brings us this week. Please join the As a symbol of power and strength, even J. R. R. Jamestown Gazette in congratulating the trophy OFFICE: 716–484–7930 FAX: Tolkien, in The Lord of the Rings describes a wreath of winning Jamestown High School A Cappella Choir and 716–338–1599 magic gold, “The One Ring,” crafted by the Dark Lord the Red Raider Marching Band, back on the road again CONTACT US… Sauron to gain dominion over the Hobbits and all the to make holiday music at Disney World in Orlando News — [email protected] other free peoples of Middle-Earth. Information — [email protected] Florida, by performing in the Magic Kingdom. Classifieds — [email protected] Advertising — [email protected] But rings of gold and wreaths of living greens all reflect Thanks to our students for bringing the music of their a more ancient imagery. They symbolize something ONLINE www.jamestowngazette.com home town and the best music of the season to our unending, complete, alive and eternal. So, it was natural whole nation. AD DEADLINES Friday at 12:00 pm that the wreath was adopted as an enduring symbol of [email protected] Christmas. Bess Streeter Aldrich, an early 20th century writer of DISTRIBUTION American pioneer history wrote in her novel, Song of The Jamestown Gazette is a locally owned free weekly, The ancient pagan celebrations of Yule and Winter community newspaper that highlights the notable events Solstice included evergreen wreaths to symbolize the Years, "Christmas Eve was a night of song that wrapped and remarkable people who make the Greater Jamestown itself about you like a shawl. But it warmed more than region a unique and vibrant place to live. The Jamestown never-ending cycle of the seasons. Because Winter Gazette is published every Monday and distributed to Solstice arrived only days before Christians celebrated your body. It warmed your heart...filled it, too, with dealer locations in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties Christmas, Christmas wreaths were born. melody that would last forever." in New York and in Warren County, Pennsylvania. The entire paper, including supplemental content, In the 16th century, Yule wreaths became Advent So, as was said of old Ebenezer Scrooge after he is posted to our website www.jamestowngazette.com. wreaths crafted from evergreens, holly, and red berries discovered the true meaning of Christmas in Dickens’ Previous issues are also archived on the website. Christmas Carol, “… he knew how to keep Christmas as emblems of eternal life. All content is copyrighted and all rights reserved. No part well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge. May of the Jamestown Gazette may be reproduced without The Christian celebration of Christmas is a celebration that be truly said of us, and all of us!’’ permission. Opinions expressed by contributing writers, columnists and submitted press releases are their own of birth, rebirth, and eternity. And underlying those is a and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of celebration of love. It is celebrated as a joyful season of And Tiny Tim said, “God bless Us, Every One!” the owner, staff or management of The Jamestown Gazette. good cheer, good will, and the hope for peace on Earth. Enjoy the season, and as always, enjoy the read. So, our Christmas wreaths finally bring us back around, Brought to you by: full-circle – from power, around to love, and back to Walt Pickut
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The Pajama Package - A Christmas Story November 25, 2019 Steven A. Carlson, 67, of Lakewood Lind Funeral Home Inc then, I had a team of 4 people trying to obtain and secure that vital package. On Friday, we had November 26, 2019 the place surrounded. We took turns driving by, John H. Small, 68, of Findley Lake walking up to the door, and returning to our cars Spitzer Funeral Home defeated. The other neighbors probably thought we were undercover cops keeping surveillance on November 27, 2019 the property. Nothing and no one went in or out Beatrice R. Jones, 89 of Mayville without our notice. I became embarrassed that this Freay Funeral Home was how I was spending my and other people’s time. Agatha "Aggie" Neizmik Polley, 84, of Youngsville Contributing Writer On Saturday, the pajama package appeared at Nelson Funeral Home Pastor Scott Hannon John Rupczyk Jr., 95, of Sugar Grove church. When I saw it sitting outside my office St. John Lutheran Church, Amherst, NY Nelson Funeral Home door, I was not relieved. I was frustrated. I thought, is this really what Christmas is all about? Is this really e accidentally sent a package to our old November 28, 2019 how I and others should be spending our time? Is house. It contained Christmas pajamas there anything in any package in all the world that is Laura Brainard, 92 of Elk Township for the kids. These pajamas were critical Peterson-Blick Funeral Home so important that it was worth that much effort and Wto operations in the Hannon household. See, we Irene Fiscus, 76 of Russell energy? Is a cute picture really worth all of that stress? needed them for a cute Christmas picture. Peterson-Blick Funeral Home Some small part of me said, Rejoice! You have the Michael A. Genco, 34 of Jamestown package. My heart said, Do not rejoice in this. Lind Funeral Home Inc Our first attempts at obtaining this sacred package involved a call to the store. After minutes on hold Betty L. Shamp, 86 of Bear Lake Fast forward to now… Bracken Funeral Home and a merry-go-round conversation (the type of Joan Marie Walsh, 73 of Mayville discussion that is verbose without accomplishing I look around and notice that other people are Freay Funeral Home anything at all), we were told to call FedEx. The stressed too – perhaps not over a pajama package Janice (Lindsey) Wilkinson, 81 of North East discussion with FedEx was more fruitful, but it left but concerning other things. I hear complaints Elkin Funeral Home us with the option of canceling the delivery and thus about the hundreds of cookies that have to be Evelyn J. Young, 81 of North East the order and thus the sweet deal Kate worked out made. I listen to young families bemoan the hours Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home Inc for the beloved pajamas OR retrieve the package of travel and countless stops that have to be made from our old house. I voted to cancel the order. Kate November 29, 2019 voted for me to get the package from our old house. between Thanksgiving and the New Year. I overhear Guy Carlson, 87 of Falconer Guess who won? strangers trying to figure out when, where, and how Falconer Funeral Home Inc to shop without getting caught up in the chaos. I Genevieve Jean M. Forrester,104 of Northeast I called our realtor and asked if she would reach listen as people grumble about trees and lights and Elkin Funeral Home out to the new owner of the old house to warn decorations. I watch as people who are invited to Nancy (Swanson) Stanton, 78 of Russell them of the ever-so-important delivery. She did parties roll their eyes and groan because they don’t Peterson-Blick Funeral Home and we worked out an arrangement for me to have time to do it all. I hear a guy in Starbucks pick the package up off the front porch. When an say to his friend, “Wow, you still go to church on November 30, 2019 email indicated that the pajamas were delivered, I Christmas Eve? We’re way too busy for that.” Linda L. Knapp, 70 of New York ventured to our old house to pick them up. I went Van Rensselaer & Son Funeral Home on a Tuesday, but there was no package. So, I went And I realize that we have become slaves to the Carolyn Twila (Peck) Craig, age 75, of Harborcreek back on Wednesday, but there was no package. And things that were supposed to be blessings. The Elkin Funeral Home so, I went back on Thursday, but again there was no gifts which we have received have become balls package. and chain. The parties which were supposed to be December 1, 2019 fun are now short-term stints in cells we’d rather Barbara Ann Andersen, 82 of Lakewood At this point, I became angry - the sort of angry not be in. The strands of light intended to brighten Lind Funeral Home Inc that feels completely justified and righteous in the have weighed us down. We have more Christmas Betty J. Barger, 91, of Ripley moment, but is really irrational and inane. I resented obligations in our lives than Christmas ornaments Mathews Funeral Home Inc pajamas. I hated pajamas. I fantasized about burning on our trees. all the pajamas in my house. In my dreams dancing December 2, 2019 pajamas taunted and mocked me. My temper was The pajama package has won, and we have lost. Randall Craig Olson, 68 of Jamestown beyond short. My wife and I began our own merry- Lind Funeral Home Inc go-round conversation. Forget the pajamas, I say. Go So, I pray: Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set Paul W. Suchar Jr., 84, of Columbus get the pajamas, she responds. Up and down, and thy people free: from our fears and sins release us; let us Bracken Funeral Home around and around we go... nowhere. find our rest in thee. O Come, O Come Emmanuel and ransom your captive people. Help us to rejoice, rejoice at December 3, 2019 I decided that I had spent too much time trying to your arrival and not at anything that arrives by mail. Harry E. Barkham, 80 of Bemus Point acquire this package. I was convinced that nothing Amen. Lind Funeral Home Inc could be so important that I should drive back to Diane Bloomgren, 65 of Russell that house to try to pick it up. I told my wife that WAY-ward, Peterson-Blick Funeral Home the box could be filled with diamonds and stacks of PSDH Richard Charles Davis, age 83, of North East Elkin Funeral Home hundred dollar bills and I still wouldn’t go back. I went on a diatribe about how meaningless not just For more inspiration and insights from Pastor Scott these pajamas, but all pajamas are. She smiled and and Pastor Shawn’s past columns, please visit www. told me to pick them up on Friday. jamestowngazette.com and click on the Faith Matters "When someone you love page. The Jamestown Gazette is proud to present our becomes a memory, that memory I text old neighbors and see if they could help. county’s most creative and original writers for your becomes a treasure." I got back on the phone with the realtor. And enjoyment and enlightenment. JAMESTOWN GAZETTE December 9, 2019 WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA www.JamestownGazette.com 5
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Jamestown PROMISE Fund Donates Applications Available in January for Winter Clothing from Drive Chautauqua County Occupancy Tax Grant Program for Lakes & Waterways
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John Zabrodsky, Jamestown PROMISE Fund Advisory Board Chair, and Chad Bongiovanni, JPS Director of Student Services, with just some of the many Submitted Photo winter clothing donations collected from the community for students. A successful streambank restoration project on Dewittville Creek that was co-funded by the 2% Occupancy Tax Grant Program for Lakes & Waterways. Article Contributed by Student Services. “These donations will help so many of our kids have a Jamestown Public Schools Article Contributed by reducing nutrient laden runoff. The much warmer winter. We hope by program has also co-funded large The Jamestown Schools PROMISE providing the clothing to our kids Chautauqua County Division aquatic resource projects like the Fund recently donated hundreds it will help them get to school every of Planning & Community Findley Lake Dam Rehabilitation. of winter clothing items in all day, even in the coldest weather. We Development sizes to Jamestown Schools. The are very happy that the PROMISE "Projects located within the Lake clothing was collected through Fund recognizes the need we have Chautauqua County will again be Erie, Bear Lake, Cassadaga Lakes, the Fund’s recent Winter Clothing in our district to provide proper offering grants to improve our lakes Findley Lake, and Chautauqua and waterways. The 2021 round Drive. The Jamestown PROMISE winter wear for our children.” Lake watersheds are eligible," said Fund thanks the community for of the County's 2% Occupancy Dave McCoy. "We encourage its generous donations including: Tax Grant Program for Lakes and JPS PROMISE Fund was applicants to collaborate with coats, boots, hats, gloves and scarfs. Waterways will open on January local conservation organizations founded in 2016 as a charitable, The donations will be distributed to 1, 2020 and will close on April 1, and engineering professionals non-endowment fund via the children in the Jamestown schools 2020. when preparing applications. A to help keep them warm this winter. Chautauqua Region Community well-prepared application with a Foundation. Its mission is to expand Applications will be available online narrative and plan that describes the “The greater Jamestown community the financial capacity of JPS through at www.chqgov.com/legislature/ design, implementation techniques demonstrated its enduring private, tax-deductible fund-raising Occupancy-Tax-Information. and the anticipated water quality generosity during this fall’s activities. The purpose is to enhance Hard copies of the applications will benefits of the project has a higher Winter Clothing Drive,” said John the educational programs, projects, also be available at the offices of the probability of being funded. We Zabrodsky, Jamestown PROMISE and opportunities for the JPS Chautauqua County Department like to see projects that leverage Fund Advisory Board Chair. “The District. The Jamestown Schools of Planning and Community funding from State and Federal diversity and amount of items PROMISE Fund has already helped Development at 201 West Third St., Agencies as well as contributions collected was truly remarkable. The create and fund a summer literacy Suite 115, in Jamestown, N.Y. and from the landowner. The grant PROMISE Fund thanks all who program in Jamestown, held musical at 2 South Portage St. in Westfield, program does not require land donated.” N.Y. during normal business hours instrument and athletic equipment owner contributions, but doing so on Monday through Friday from demonstrates that the applicant drives and donated rain ponchos to “We are very excited with the 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. is committed to improving water every school. If anyone is interested amount of winter clothing that quality and that the project will be was collected by the Jamestown in making a tax- deductible donation "The projects that we fundmaintained over time." PROMISE Fund’s drive,” said to the Jamestown PROMISE Fund, provide long-lasting water quality Chad Bongiovanni, JPS Director of please go to www.promisefund.org. benefits by reducing nutrients "Since the Occupancy Tax such as nitrogen and phosphorous Program's inception, the county has from entering our lakes and funded some very beneficial and SWING IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON! waterways," said Chautauqua creative water quality improvement County Watershed Coordinator projects," said Stephen Abdella, Dave McCoy. "When we reduce Acting Chautauqua County the amount of nutrients, we reduce Executive. "This innovative grant the occurrence of nuisance aquatic program, which is funded by vegetation and algae and improve utilizing part of the five percent the environmental health of our occupancy tax for the rental of aquatic resources." lodging units in the County, has positive environmental and The 2% Program offers grant economic impacts as our lakes and funds from $500 to $40,000. The streams are further enhanced and program has a variety of projects in protected so they can continue to its portfolio including streambank be enjoyed by our residents and and lakeshore stabilization projects visitors." TICKETS start at on private properties, municipal SAT DEC 21 • 8 PM $10 for adults and $5 for 18 and under. stormwater, transportation For more information, please call SPONSORED BY infrastructure drainage projects, Dave McCoy at (716) 661-8915 or BUY TICKETS - 116 E 3RD ST • JAMESTOWN, NY 716.484.7070 OR REGLENNA.COM and agricultural projects aimed at (716) 753-4061. JAMESTOWN GAZETTE December 9, 2019 COMMUNITY www.JamestownGazette.com 7
St. Luke's to Host "Blue Christmas" Audubon Little Explorers Look “Under Service Dec 21 at 5pm the Snow,” Saturday, December 14 Article Contributed by important to gather together on what has been called the ‘long Squirrel Hill Consulting dark night of the soul’ in which Although the Christmas season is memories of past experiences and traditionally thought of as a happy the pain of present experiences can time - a fun and joyous season become overwhelming. For some, of celebration with friends and Christmas Day is the most difficult. family, many people experience the For others, it may be Christmas Eve, holidays as a dark and depressing or New Year’s Eve, or the beginning time. Christmas and the pending of another lonely New Year.” Fodor year-end may bring underlying fears says. “This special Blue Christmas and anxieties to the surface. Broken service is a time when we can, with family ties, divorce, depression, others, acknowledge the ’blue’ addiction, and other personal issues feelings we have at Christmas time, can seem even heaver burdens to the reasons for them, and offer bear and can lead to feelings of them to God.” worthlessness and despair for some. Submitted Photo The Blue Christmas service is For the past several years, St. Luke’s a departure in style from the “Under the Snow” is the topic for the Saturday morning, December regular Sunday offerings at St. 14, Little Explorers at Audubon Community Nature Center. Children Episcopal Church in Jamestown has ages three to eight and their favorite grownups are invited to learn offered a special service for people Luke’s. Intended to be simple and about animals lives during the winter and how they adapt to the snow. from all walks of life who find the contemplative, the evening program Pictured is some of the landscape that could be explored. holiday season to be an especially will consist of meditative music, difficult time. St. Luke’s “Blue candle lighting, communion, Article Contributed by hours or going to AudubonCNC. Christmas” service will be held again scripture, healing prayers and org/Programs and clicking “Current anointing. Audubon Community this year on Saturday, December Schedule.” 21st at 5pm in the church sanctuary. Nature Center St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is The Rev. Luke Fodor, Rector of St. located at 410 North Main Street, Under the snow and the frozen Little Explorers is presented on the Luke’s invites anyone, regardless of Corner of Fourth and Main, ground, the natural world still teems second Saturday of every month, their church affiliation to attend. Jamestown. For more information with life. 10-11:30 a.m. at Audubon. about the Blue Christmas service “On this longest night of the call the church office at 716-483- You and the three- to eight-year-old Audubon education programs year (the Winter Solstice), it is 6405. child(ren) in your life can experience are funded with support from the “Under the Snow” at Audubon Carnahan Jackson Foundation, Community Nature Center’s Little Jessie Smith Darrah Fund, Holmberg Explorers on Saturday, December 14, 10-11:30 a.m. Foundation, Hultquist Foundation, Libraries to Host and Lenna Foundation. You can investigate this snowy underland first indoors, examining Audubon Community Nature Census Job Events clues and identifying evidence. Center is located at 1600 Riverside Then take those winter detective Road, one-quarter mile east of Article Contributed by December 12th: Falconer Library skills outdoors to collect real-time Route 62 between Jamestown, N.Y., from 2:30-4:30 pm, Fluvanna Chautauqua-Cattaraugus evidence of those winter inhabitants. and Warren, Pa. Library from 3-5pm, Little Valley Learn about animals lives during the Library System (CCLS) Library from 5-7pm winter and how they adapt to the To learn more about Audubon Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library snow. December 13th: Patterson Library and its many programs, call (716) System (CCLS) is working with 569-2345 during business hours, local Census Complete count in Westfield 2-4pm The program includes an indoor visit AudubonCNC.org, or find committees to support the 2020 lesson and an outdoor adventure. A Census effort. The Census Bureau December 14th: Fredonia library snack is provided after the hike and a Audubon Community Nature is currently looking to hire more from 11am-1pm, Sinclairville Library craft is offered if there is time. Center on Facebook. people form the area to help with the from 11am-1pm 2020 count. The rate is $18.00 per Little Explorers takes placeAudubon Community Nature hour and time can be flexible. If you January 23rd: Jamestown regardless of the weather, so be sure Center builds and nurtures are interested in finding out more Prendergast Library from 4-6pm, to dress for whatever it is. connections between people Ellington Library from 5-7pm, or have questions, stop in at one of and nature by providing positive Lakewood The fee for the program is $8 libraries listed below for a Census outdoor experiences, opportunities job event between December 12th Library from 5-7pm for adults, $6 for Nature Center to learn about and understand the – 14th and January 23rd-25th. members and children. Reservations A Census representative will be January 24th: Myers Library in are required by Thursday, December natural world, and knowledge to available to answer any questions Frewsburg from 3-5pm, Mayville 12, 2019, and can be made by calling act in environmentally responsible and help with the online application. Library from 12-2pm (716) 569-2345 during business ways. 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JPS Awarded Smart Scholars Early College High School Grant in Partnership with JCC Article Contributed by Through the Smart Scholars Early Hartley Buick GMC Truck Closing its College High School Program, Doors Dec 3, Joining Shults Auto Group Jamestown Public Schools institutions of higher education Jamestown Public Schools, in partner with public school districts Article Contributed by continue the Hartley tradition of partnership with Jamestown to create early college high schools service,” said Tim Shults, President of Community College, is tentatively that provide students with the Shults Auto Group Shults Auto Group. scheduled to receive a $705,088 opportunity and preparation to “Since the early 1940s, the Hartley five-year grant from the New York accelerate the completion of their Family has been known as Service “Continuous involvement and giving State Education Department to high school studies while earning Minded People,” said William (Bill) to the communities where we do implement Smart Scholars Early a minimum of twenty-four but Hartley, President of Hartley Buick, business and where our own families College High School programs. Last up to sixty transferable college Inc., “and that’s exactly how it will live and work have been a foundation year, NYSED awarded credits at the same stay.” of the Shults Auto Group,” said Tim $14 million in grants time. Students will Shults. “Bill and my wife, Betsy Shults, to only 19 recipients take courses both After serving the Jamestownare brother and sister; by coming (13 school districts at Jamestown High community for more than forty years, together we will continue what both and six colleges). School and JCC across three generations, Hartley our families began in the 1970s: These grants will through the program. Buick GMC will close its strong community support partnerships JHS students can business on December involvement and between public school choose from multiple 3rd, 2019. Hartley 6 Generations high-quality customer districts and eligible degree pathways: Pontiac first opened in of Local ser v ice.” higher education engineering science, the 1940s in Girard, PA Automotive institutions to provide environmental science and opened Hartley Families Shults Auto Group employs more than 400 historically underrepresented and web design. The Smart Scholars Buick GMC in 1972 at Coming and economically disadvantaged Southern Tier residents Early College High School program 1505 Washington Street Together at students with the opportunity and Shults Auto and offers a wide range of is targeted to students who are in Jamestown. support to earn an average of 24 Group selections, representing traditionally underrepresented in college credits by the time they “I am ready for the next 15 franchises located postsecondary education. Students graduate high school. chapter of my career,” in Jamestown, Warren, receive additional academic said Bill Hartley, “It wasn’t the easiest Bradford, Olean, and Dunkirk. support from the school/college “We are thrilled to once again partner decision but Tim Shults and I have Joining Bill Hartley at Shults will with Jamestown Community College partnerships to ensure they are at been talking about coming together be Sindy Ackley, Paul Foster, Tyler to help better prepare our students grade level and ready to participate for several years. Bringing the two Gilbert, and Mateo Riolo. “Our team for life after high school,” said JPS in rigorous high school and teams together and repurposing the members are excited to welcome the Superintendent Bret Apthorpe. collegiate courses. This “dual or Hartley facility makes a lot of sense Hartley team and their customers to “The Smart Scholars Early College concurrent enrollment” program and will allow us to better serve our the Shults Family,” said Tim Shults. High School program will provide serves to increase high school customers.” academic and social supports that graduation and college completion For more information, contact our students need to graduate on rates while reducing student tuition “Our talented sales and service Matthew Kahm, Shults Auto Group time, with a Regents diploma and costs as a result of the compressed professionals have been working Executive Vice President and Chief transferable college credits, at no cost time needed to complete a college hard on the transition to bring our Operating Officer at 716-763-1285 to their families.” degree. organizations together so we can or visit www.shultsauto.com.
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grains here, and harvest, process, store, and reduce costs and waste, and will build scale the right training, our farmers can do this. world.” Mr. Borrello said, “Agriculture is the ship them from here?” and a substantial supply base for the Eastern Some already are doing this. There will be number one industry in Chautauqua County. U.S. ESB will be the first of its kind in our efficiency with scale. ESB will offer training How do we continue that for our children He continued, “Right now we have the Grape nation.” modules and best practices sessions on the 23- and future generations? We don’t want to Growers Cooperative, and we can establish step process in hops production.” compete with the Midwest and Anheuser- a cooperative effort with the hops and other In terms of the operational plan, Mr. Borrello Busch. We want to work with craft brewers.” grains. We have experts in growing hops now. stated that “Chautauqua County will serve He noted that ESB plans to use three phases To the high school teens in the audience, We have farmers with the acreage and years as a centralized operations hub. Up to 4,200 for its wholesale and retail growth of its NYS Mr. Borrello said, “You young adults here of experience. Plus, we have support from the acres are needed from farmers for the growing products. Phase 1 includes the wholesale are the future of growth in Chautauqua Cornell Cooperative Extension. After a $120, of hops, grains and barley. Our key focus is ingredients; Phase 2 is its e-commerce County. We hope that you stay here 000 feasibility study was conducted in August on Chautauqua County, and then we will platform, such as for the home beverage after you graduate high school.” After of 2019, the ESB was officially started by Chris expand out into neighboring counties.” Mr. brewing market; and Phase 3 is functional answering some questions from those LaCorata. We put in a consolidated funding Borrello said that ESB is looking at vacant foods. who were present, Mr. Borrello concluded application to NYS, and ESB was chosen to be commercial space in Chautauqua County to his program by saying, “This is a great funded to the tune of $3.2 million.” serve as one sizeable facility site. Outbound “This is not just about beer. It’s about a truly place to live. I love our area. The Empire distribution will go to key markets in Buffalo, diverse market,” Mr. Borrello stated. “ESB State Brands project is about creating Mr. Borrello noted that ESB will combine Erie, Pittsburgh, Cleveland and all of NYS, will market and brand the company and sustainability so that you, your children three industries and service four markets including NY City, which are all within a day’s its product, while having partners with the and your grandchildren can stay here and under one integrated supplier using a vertical reach. growers. Right now, our dairy farmers are enjoy our area. This is a new day.” integration model. Also, he stated, “U.S. big really struggling. The cost of doing business grain producers utilize a 17-step process He noted, “Believe it or not, we here in as a farmer in NYS is more than double than On behalf of the Rotary Club of that may include up to 5 middlemen, and Chautauqua County are about one day’s drive in PA. We need to diversify our products. If Westfield-Mayville, Club President John the grain is transported five separate times of 25% of the U.S. population. Since the biggest farmers grow grains for livestoc k now, with Hamels presented Mr. Borrello with a from its harvest to its end-markets. With buyer of American grown hops is Canada, our the right training they can grow grains like small gift of appreciation and also a club ESB, we have reduced the process flow to county has a geographical advantage. Quebec hops and barley.” trading banner. The Westfield-Mayville 12 steps, which is a 30% reduction in steps and Ontario are key Canadian export markets.” Rotary Club applauds NYS Senator from the planting and growing of hops The ESB initiative states that its major goal to George Borrello and those involved and other grains through to the packaging On the topic of the impact on farmers, Mr. be achieved by 2025 is to have “Chautauqua with the ESB project as they launch this and transportation to the customers. We Borrello discussed growing contracts, crop County and Western NY be considered as industry in Chautauqua County. For more will utilize an integrated platform, instead diversification, deferred farm costs, and a world class growing community and East information about ESB, please contact of fragmented chains, which will help to growing / harvesting support. He said, “With Coast supplier of hops and grains all over the Chris LaCorata at [email protected]. JAMESTOWN GAZETTE December 9, 2019 COMMUNITY www.JamestownGazette.com 9
JHS English Students Interview Staff Through Innovative Project GamesWeek of 12/9/19 - 12/15/19 Submitted Photo & Puzzles
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2 5 HOW TO SOLVE: 7 1 6 4 Each row must contain the numbers 5 8 7 1 to 9; each column must contain the Senior, Savanna Jolly, showed School Psychologist, Susan Mead, her 3 8 9 multimedia interview, which reflected Mrs. Mead’s idea of a perfect day as numbers 1 to 9; and well as a remembrance of her first love. 6 3 9 4 each set of 3 by 3 boxes must contain Article Contributed by same topics. She sent an email to all 1 5 the numbers 1 to 9. staff asking if they would be willing Week of 12/9/19 - 12/15/19 Jamestown Public Schools 2 5 7 to be interviewed. She matched (Answer appears else- Students in Heather Schultz’s kids and their personalities with 6 1 Seewhere inPage this issue) 15 English class created Interview the teachers and the class generated For Solutions! Montages as a culminating project approximately 20 questions for their 4 2 9 after reading Tuesdays withinterviews. After the conversations, Copyright 2019 by The Puzzle Syndicate Morrie, a story about a student and each student chose pictures that professor who spend time together. represented the teacher they The Weekly Crossword by Margie E. Burke Each student interviewed an adult interviewed and created an audio ACROSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 at Jamestown High School and using a Quick Time recording 1 Guinness and 14 15 16 then used technology to create a describing everything they learned others Google slide about that adult. about the person. Mrs. Schultz 5 Blueprint data 17 18 19 10 Ump's decision 20 21 22 wanted to include technology 14 Soft rock? Senior, Savanna Jolly, showed because it's something students 15 Bargain- 23 24 School Psychologist, Susan Mead, really enjoy and something they basement Solution to Sudoku:25 26 27 28 29 30 31 her multi-media interview, which need to know how to use. 16 Symphony reflected Mrs. Mead’s idea of a 8 member6 3 9 1 327 4 2 5 33 34 17 In the end perfect day as well as a remembrance “I really wanted students to learn 197 Relinquish1 2 6 5 354 3 9 8 36 37 of her first love. how to communicate with people 205 Calls4 9off 2 3 388 1 7 6 39 40 they don't know, making eye 21 Pays no mind to 234 CD3 predecessor5 8 2 411 7 6 9 42 43 “I really enjoyed visiting with contact, shaking hands, learning Savanna and answering the 246 Dim2 with7 tears3 9 5 8 441 454 46 how to listen and respond politely, 25 Portray interview questions,” said Mrs. and asking questions when 281 Shootout9 8 shout7 4 476 485 3 2 49 50 51 52 Mead. “Savanna took diligent notes 29 Blond shade appropriate,” said Mrs. Schultz. 2 8 1 5 7 539 6 4 3 54 55 during the interview and put the 32 Buck classic “It' so important for kids going 56 57 58 information into a verbal narrative 9 "The7 Good6 4 ____"8 3 2 5 1 into the workforce to have good 33 Holiday spread with accompanying photos. I 3 5 4 1 6 592 9 8 7 60 61 communication and listening 34 Noah's number felt emotionally touched when 35 60s hunk Copyright 2019 by The Puzzle Syndicate skills, which is also part of the ELA Savannah shared her final Donahue presentation with me, especially standards. They needed to use 36 Southern 56 Marilyn Monroe, 8 Set, in a way 31 Nonsense bowlful e.g. 9 Pirate's 33 Winter hazard the photos she carefully selected both of those skills to be able to conduct a meaningful interview. It 37 Florentine 57 Midway, for one telescope 36 Like table salt to represent the information she farewell 58 Daybreak, 10 Drink served 37 Personal collected during the interview. also required many of them to 38 Will Ferrell film poetically with marsh- magnetism I hope Savannah enjoyed this use skills outside of their comfort 39 Became an 59 Helvetica, e.g. mallows 39 Help in a holdup issue E-mail option Mental lapse Wrinkled snack experience as much as I did.” zone in order to grow as learners 60 11 40 and individuals. The teachers 40 Texting device 61 "Planet of the 12 Miner's quest 43 In a nonchalant 41 Sandwich bread ____" 13 Remick and manner In Tuesdays with Morrie, the main and staff who were interviewed 42 Cord material Majors 45 Crowd's call character, Mitch, interviews his really appreciated having the 43 Ill-tempered DOWN 18 Show the ropes 46 Drag one's feet teacher, Morrie, who is dying of conversations with the kids and 44 Fugitive's trail 1 Smart-___ 22 Lizard look-alike 47 Street urchin 46 Pucker- 2 Basalt source 25 Prevent 48 Gasoline brand ALS, on a variety of different topics: sharing the final project.” producing 3 Type of keel 26 Before dawn, 50 Unappetizing dying, marriage, love, regrets, 47 Laundry vessel 4 Sacredness perhaps fare forgiveness, etc. After finishing After completing the project, Kenny 49 Fallon's show 5 Carve, as a 27 Cook, e.g. 51 Put on the the book, Mrs. Schultz decided to Miller, a student, enthusiastically 53 "Tosca" tune statue 28 Pragmatic payroll 54 First to dunk in a 6 Terrible twos, believer 52 Till stack have her students interview JHS stated, “Wow! Mr. Kresge is a really WNBA game e.g. 30 "Boys Don't Cry" 55 Soak (up) teachers and staff on some of the inspirational person!” 7 Slippery one actress
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Dolce to Become Next Council President Article Contributed by Brent Sheldon Brent Sheldon, Chairman of the Jamestown Republican Committee Peek'n Peak Resort to Open for the and Ward 1 Councilman, announced that the newly elected Winter Season on Friday, Dec 13 Republican majority of City Council members met recently Article Contributed by of multi-colored lights which pulse and determined that Ward 2 and fade in sync to music. Lunar Peek'n Peak Resort Councilman Anthony Dolce, Lights Snow Tubing will begin at the longest serving Councilman Peek’n Peak Resort is announcing an dusk each evening that the Snow in Jamestown history, will be official Opening Day for the 2019/20 Tubing Hill is open. nominated and elected as the next Submitted Photo Winter Season of Friday, December Council President. Tony Dolce, Council President 13! A special First Chair Celebration Guests may also enjoy the resort’s is planned to commemorate the numerous amenities during Opening “Tony has by far the most start of the winter season when the Weekend including: the Main Ski experience of any Council person Dolce will then assign the newly Lodge, Bistro 210, Serenity Spa, an chairlifts open at 9:30am. and has acted as acting Council elected council members to the indoor pool complex, fitness center President many times when the four standing committees as well as and play zone. Overnight packages Snowmaking Operations have been Council President was unable to be are available at The Peak Inn or a the respective chairmen. underway at the Clymer, NY resort at a meeting”, Sheldon stated. slope-side condo, with significant since the evening of Friday, November savings when purchased through 29. Significant investments to the The election will take place “The Republican majority looks pknk.com. resort’s snowmaking system have on January 1, 2020 at the first forward to working with the new increased the resort’s snowmaking meeting of the new Council and Mayor and council members “We are ecstatic to announce an the inauguration of mayor-elect capabilities, producing man-made Opening Day for the 2019/20 Ski together as we approach the City of snow from as many as 110 snow guns Eddie Sundquist at Jamestown & Snowboard Season at Peek’n Jamestown’s challenges for the next at a time. The expert snowmaking Community College’s Scharmann Peak Resort” said Nick Scott Jr., Theater. two years”, Sheldon added. team at Peek’n Peak is preparing to Vice President and owner of Scott battle temperatures approaching 50 Enterprises, which owns and operates degrees and rainy forecasts through a Peek’n Peak Resort. “Our terrific variety of techniques to reduce snow team at The Peak is working around loss. the clock to prepare for Opening Second Annual Day. We are so excited to welcome Guests may visit Peek’n Peak’s our loyal skiers and snowboarders website at pknpk.com for up-to-the- back to the slopes on December 13.” Women's March Elmira moment weather conditions, live Let your voices be heard! Become webcams, slope conditions and a list For those who don’t yet ski or Article Contributed by part of the movement to create a more of available trails and slopes. 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Audubon Holiday Potluck Luncheon Thursday, December 19
Article Contributed by Submitted Photo hiking, snowshoeing and cross Audubon Community country skiing, and Liberty, the Nature Center non-releasable Bald Eagle, can be visited from dawn until dusk daily. At this time of year there is joy in gathering to share favorite holiday dishes and enjoy one another’s The three-story Nature Center company. contains interactive displays, a collection of live animals, and the Members and friends are invited to gather with the Audubon Blue Heron Gift Shop, with great Community Nature Center staff holiday gifts. Building hours are and volunteers for a festive potluck Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4:30 luncheon on Thursday, December p.m. and Sundays 1-4 p.m. The 19. building will be closed December Bring a dish to share and your own 24 and 25 and January 1. table service. Coffee and tea will be provided. To learn more about Audubon and After the festivities, plan to visit its many programs, call (716) 569- the Blue Heron Gift Shop where 2345 or visit AudubonCNC.org. you are sure to find just the right items for stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, or that hard to buy for person Audubon Community Nature on your holiday shopping list. Center builds and nurtures connections between people Reservations for the luncheon Getting together for good food and good company is part of what makes the and nature by providing positive are appreciated and can be made holidays special for many people. You are invited to contribute your favorite through the Programs page at dish to a potluck luncheon with Audubon Community Nature Center staff and outdoor experiences, opportunities AudubonCNC.org or by calling volunteers on Thursday, December 19. to learn about and understand the (716) 569-2345. Walk-ins are natural world, and knowledge to welcome. Center is located at 1600 Riverside N.Y., and Warren, Pa. The 600- Road, one-quarter mile east of acre wetland preserve with its act in environmentally responsible Audubon Community Nature Route 62 between Jamestown, more than five miles of trails for ways.
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Article Contributed by Sunday, December 15 will welcome buttercream frosting options & from 11AM-11:45AM or from Santa Claus, who helps participants holiday cupcake decorations to make 11:45AM-12:30PM. There is a limit Full Moon Rising Bakery decorate cupcakes alongside their their tiny cakes into masterpieces! on the number of participants able to Santa Claus himself is swinging family & is available for an exclusive The class is lead by one of Full Moon's sign up for each session, so be sure to photo shoot opportunity! Children head bakers & is appropriate for register early for your chance to have by Full Moon Rising Bakery for participating in the School of children ages 3 & up. Two sessions a merry & sweet time with Santa at some holiday fun with all the Little Cupcakes with Santa Claus will are scheduled on Sunday, December Full Moon Rising Bakery! Register Bakers! The School of Cupcakes receive (4) cupcakes to decorate, 15, so you can register your child to by sending Full Moon Rising Bakery decorating class happening on along with a variety of colorful participate in a session with Santa a message on Facebook.
ON BUSINESS Tot Café Article Contributed by sign a waiver, which can be done Faith Gibbons on their website, you can text “WAIVER” to 888111 to sign the ocated in the Subway plaza at waiver electronically, or you can 707 Fairmount Ave., Tot Cafe sign physically upon visiting. is Jamestown’s newest addition, Lgeared toward child’s play and the • All participants in the play area necessity of regaining parental sanity. must wear socks. • Admission is $8 a day, or $5 for one With a recent start date of November hour with a $4 reentry fee. Parents 29th of this year, cafe owners Colin and guardians are $3, and that is put and Sarah Myers embarked on a toward a drink and snack voucher journey to bring a safe space into our town for children to play and a for you and your child(ren). relaxing environment where parents and guardians can gain back some For more information on the energy and take some time for establishment or to keep up with themselves. "Me and my wife enjoy events, general information, updates traveling and we’ve come to realize in hours, and more, visit their website that all these other places have things to do for kids, places to bring them at: www.tot-cafe.com, “Like” them where you can sit down and they can on Facebook at: www.facebook. have a good time, but there’s nothing com/totcafeNY Reach them by like that here. We kept hearing from phone here: (716) 489 - 8165, Or numerous people about how there’s text “TOT” to 888111 to be entered nothing for kids to do in Jamestown, into their text communication to stay and we really wanted to bring that here," says Myers. updated on all upcoming events and other notifications. With 1,600sqft of play space, and Submitted Photo an area in the front where parents/ Tot Cafe hours are as follows: guardians can sit, drink coffee, and Colin and Sarah Myers (owners of Tots Café) with their • Mon: 9am - 2pm enjoy the free WI-FI, Tot Cafe makes daughters Brea, Avery, and Cora. • Tues: 9am - 2pm, and 4pm - 7pm for a perfect and relaxing afternoon. • Wed: 9am - 2pm It is reservation-only, ensuring that we want the kids to have fun, but They will be working on at least one your child will be able to interact with we really want to cater more toward • Thurs: 9am - 2pm event every month, such as Mommy Santa and Mrs. Claus. parents and give them a break. • Fri: 9am - 2pm, and 4pm - 7pm & Me and Daddy & Me, and other • Sat: 9am - 3pm various types of gatherings. "We want "Overall, we just want parents to leave That's why our slogan is "Kids Play, • Closed Sundays to create events that will bring the parents and kids closer together." here feeling like they were able to let Parents Getaway." Their latest upcoming event will be their kid play, sit and have a coffee To read more articles featuring local a "Morning with Santa" on Saturday at the (coffee) bar, and really take Know Before You Go: businesses around the area, please visit December 14th, from 9am to noon. a moment of relaxation. Of course • Every parent/guardian/child must www.jamestowngazette.com. JAMESTOWN GAZETTE 14 www.JamestownGazette.com COMMUNITY / CLASSIFIEDS December 9, 2019
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Submitted Photo FACTORY WORKERS The Audubon Community Nature Center Snowflake Festival emphasizes that winter is a great time for hiking, making, and exploring. Volunteer Rick Rupprecht is pictured sharing a sample of maple syrup with a visitor after Excellent jobs for demonstrating how it is made. PACKERS & MACHINE TENDERS All Shifts & On The Job Training Article Contributed by All volunteers receive access to the hospitality room and free Apply for steady work Audubon Community admission to the Festival before Nature Center or after their volunteer shift. For Apply to Audubon Community Nature more information, call (716) 569- Infinity Resources, Inc. Center is seeking exhibitors, 2345 or visit AudubonCNC.org/ volunteer. sponsors, and volunteers for this 235 Liberty St, Warren • 814-779-1053 winter’s Snowflake Festival. 421 Central Ave, Dunkirk • 716-363-0020 Festival sponsors help underwrite 2 East 4th St, Jamestown • 716-708-6745 This longest-running of Audubon’s the costs of this winter extravaganza. festivals showcases ways to In return, they receive a variety of www.infinityresources.jobs connect with the natural world in benefits. Confirmation of interest the winter as well as favorites like must be received by Wednesday, snowshoes to try, live animals, January 1, 2020, to be included hands-on make-and-take activities, in the marketing. Details are at outdoor cooking demonstrations, AudubonCNC.org/sponsor. and great food. Sponsors already on board include The event on Saturday, February Kwik Fill, Orkin Pest Control, 1, 2020, is an opportunity for Courier Capital Corp., and Larson visitors to have fun while learning Orthodontics. about and experiencing ways to strengthen their connections to the planet. More information about the Snowflake Festival is There are still openings for a at AudubonCNC.org/ variety of exhibitors, vendors, SnowflakeFestival. and demonstrators. Among those already on board are Wild Audubon Community Nature Spirit Education that will show Center is located at 1600 Riverside their live owls and hawks and Road, one-quarter mile east of WILD Creatures with their exotic Route 62 between Jamestown, animals, including tarantulas and N.Y., and Warren, Pa. lizards. Hours for the Nature Center Businesses or organizations building and its Blue Heron Gift that would like to participate Shop, with many great holiday LOOKING FOR EMPLOYEES? can contact festival coordinator gift possibilities, are 10 a.m. to Search for prospective employees throughout Sarah Hatfield by calling (716) 4:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday and Warren, Chautauqua, & Cattaraugus Counties! 569-2345, ext. 106, or emailing 1-4:30 p.m. Sundays. [email protected].
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December 1, 2018 December 3, 2018 Lois Corrine (Turner) Szabrak, 94, formerly of Lakewood Roger N. Marsh, 85 of Frewsburg David F. Koch Funeral, Sandusky, Oh. Peterson Funeral Home Joseph Burger, 83, of Jamestown Christine Manelick, 80, of Pittsfield Hubert Funeral Home Nelson Funeral Home Floyd Duane Segerlin, 90, of Jamestown Wayne R. Oste, 64, of Jamestown Hubert Funeral Home JAMESTOWN GAZETTE Falconer Funeral Home February 11, 2019 CharlesCOMMUNITY T. “Chuck” Parker Sr., 75,/ ofOBITUARIES Sherman www.JamestownGazette.com Dwight G. Saulsgiver, 58 of North Warren Jordan Funeral Home New3 Creation Assembly of God Church Charles “Charlie” Lewis Raven, 66, of Sherman Christopher J. Wilson, 55 of Jamestown JAMESTOWN GAZETTE Spitzer Funeral Home Larson-Timko Funeral Home www.JamestownGazette.com Patricia E. “Pat” (Johnson)COMMUNITY Cherry, 71, of Randolph December 9, 2019 16 VanRensselaer & Son Funeral Home Robert “Bob” Thompson, 66, of Ripley
Mason Funeral Home December 5, 2018 MARTZth Eleanor A. Niesciur, 94, of Clarence Nancy Balling, 78 of Jamestown JHS 95 A Cappella VespersLarson-Timko Funeral Home• December 8 - December 15 Nelson Funeral Home Lois Ann Wilcox, 75 of Jamestown Article Contributed by Submitted Photo Cathedral in Vienna, (home of the December 2, 2018 Vienna Boys Choir); the Basilica Lind Funeral Dorothy “Dot” Emmott Johnson, 95 of Jamestown JamestownOBSERVATORY Public Schools Beatrice M. “Bea” Vincent, 94, of Salamanca in Innsbrook; the Cathedral in VanRensselaer & Son Funeral Home Lind Funeral Home The Jamestown High School Valerie (Biekarck) Lynde, 83, of Bemus Point Salzburg; England’s Saint Paul’s A ACappella Vision Choir will hold Come its TrueLind Funeral Home OBITUARIESathedral, Westminster Cathedral 95thSpring Annual A Cappella2019 Vespers Sees CompletionPearl I. (Rhodes) Cargill, 69, of Lakewood & Salisbury Cathedral; Saint this Sunday, December 8th and VanRensselaer & Son Funeral Home Anne de Beaupre and Notre Dame December 6, 2018 Carl F. Godfrey, 91, formerly of West Henrietta Contributing Writer inch Cassegrain especially designed Marvin D. Cummings Sr., 80 of Forestville December 15th at 4 p.m. in the Falconer Funeral Home BasilicaGeorge in Quebec J. Gern, 87, City, of Warren Canada; for scientific astro-imaging. The true February 1st, 2019 Peterson-Blick Funeral Home Riles & Woolley Funeral Home First LutheranWalt Church.Pickut . There is norenaissance was seenKevin by R. the Duntley, general 67, of South DaytonMichael P. Brooks, 28, of Frewsburg New York City’s Saint John the DiStasio Funeral Home Peterson Funeral Home Robert C. Walz, 81, of Jamestown Ross Emery Munson, 89 of Dewittville admissionBoard of Directors,and a free-will MMMAA offeringpublic to emerge with the addition of Divine Cathedral,Lind Funeral the Home famous Park Freay Funeral Home will be taken. The December 15 Alfred Welker, 93, of Jamestown Eugene E. “Gene” Smith, 72, of Warren Spring, 2019 will see the the Dr. Ronald Kohl observatoryLind Funeral com- Home Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Avenue United Methodist Church completionth performance of the Martz-Kohl will include Obser - A bined with the Martz facility in 2014 David Wilson Knepshield, 74, of Gerry and Februarythe historic 5th, Saint 2019 Peter’s vatory’sCappella 10-year alumni expansion with project. over For150 which led the observatory to be totally Falconer Funeral Home LutheranFrances M.Church; McLaughlin, Boston’s 100, of Corry Old alumni scheduled to participate. If upgraded. Bracken Funeral Home readers and guests who have been fol- Pictured is the Jamestown High School A Cappella Choir of 1958-59, North Church; Washington D.C.’s any alumni would like to perform in February 2nd, 2019 Nancy Zaffino, 65, of Ludlow lowing the progress, a brief history was Followingthe three first yearmonths under ofthe direction of Mr. Donald B. Bubé. NationalPeterson-Blick Presbyterian Funeral HomeChurch; recentlythe December prepared 15by thlong-time Vespers, mem please- construction in 2018, the observatory Katherine M. Reardon, age 73, of Jamestown Mason Funeral Home Cora M. Lundsten, 85, of Jamestown ber, Richard Carlson, a founding mem- reopened its doors to the public with- Chicago’s LindQueen Funeral of Home All Saints email [email protected] including the Madrigal Singers, Men who directedLOVE the choirIS TAKING from 1924 TIME TO REMEMBER berfor of more the association information. who, as a teenage out fanfare in November. The long- BasilicaMaureen and E. Paduano,Fourth 65, ofPresbyterian Jamestown astronomy enthusiast, worked with awaitedof Tomorrow effort to completeand Ladies the ofrevital Today.- until herFebruary passing in 3rd, 1957, 2019 founded Church; theLind Baltimore Funeral Home Basilica and Marshal Martz as far back as the 1950s. izationBrian of Bogey,the building's A Cappella structure directorhad the RobertA Cappella R. “Bones” Choir Ransom, 94 61, years of Brocton ago. the Mount Vernon Place United “This year is especially exciting...nearedfrom conclusion…safety1982-2003, will concerns provide Donald B. PetersonBubé Funeralserved Home as choral February 7th, 2019 Richardin addition recalls: to the celebration of Elizabeth J. "Betty" Caflisch, 92, of Corry Methodist Church . The choir has wereaccompaniment reduced and guests on couldpiano once and director fromBracken 1958-1981. Funeral Home Brian A. Mary D. Schruers, 75, of., Panama our 95thMarshal Anniversary Martz, founder the choir of the will participatedBracken in Funeralmaster Home classes at againorgan. The be invited toMadrigal the observatory Singers forwill also BogeyJohn Edwardmoved Monroe, into agethe 93, ofdirector’s Barcelona Martzbe performing observatory, inhad the a dream.Candlelight His Mason Funeral Home HarvardBonna L.University, "Bonnie" Peebles, North 91, of Corry Park pleasurableperform educationalover 20 performances experiences… out in position in 1982 from the highly Bracken Funeral Home wife,Processional Mary, wanted at toDisney's perpetuate Epcothis including looking through the Kohl Melvin Harold Lindberg Sr., 77, of Westfield University, and the University of dream upon his passing, not knowing the local community. successful JeffersonFreay Funeral Jr. Home High choral Virginia Grover Woodin, 95, of Ashville Center in Orlando, Florida on Dec. telescope, exploring the roll-off roof Maryland. TheLind Funeralchoir homehas performed what would become of her husband's program.Thomas Since M. Lovvorn, his retirement70, of Jamestown in 28 th ,” said JHS A Cappella Director [observing] area, and seeing the 24- Falconer Funeral Home at professional sporting events and ambition to construct an observatory inchThe telescope Vespers under itsare dome. a community 2003, Brian continues to serve our Norm Lydell. “A Cappella will be historicalFebruary sites, including 8th, the2019 steps of occupied by one of the largest tele- tradition established in 1924 by community as conductor, educator, scopesjoined ever by constructedtwo additional by one high man, school a On November 28th [2018] February 4th, 2019 the CapitolDorothy “Dot” Building Onoratti, in Washington,82, of Warren theMiss association Ebba Goranson, board approved founder Nu of- the musician, and advocate for vocal Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home 30-inchchoruses, [mirror] a professional Newtonian chorus, reflector. the Dr. Edward R. Kinley IV, 71, of Corry the Holocaust Museum, the TimeVoices waits of for Liberty no one Disney and Mary Ensemble, Martz WoodJamestown Creations High to complete School theA Cappella inte- education. BrackenBrian Funeral continues Home to riorsChoir. of the Each Welcome December, Center theand JHSthe A supportMichael the E. effortsSteen, 61, of Pointthe ChautauquaA Cappella Kennedy Center, Arlington National coulda philharmoniconly wonder what orchestra, would become and Freay Funeral Home of the observatory that had expanded newCappella additions performs added to thetwo front sacred of the music through friendship, counsel, and Cemetery, and Fort McHenry, guest narrator Marlee Matlin for observatory. Regular activities will re- Twila L. Hultberg, 85, of Warren beyond a simple cement block build- concerts at First Lutheran Church, as choirPeterson-Blick accompanist. Funeral It Home is with (birthplace of our national two performances of 14 Christmas sume following construction in January ing with a large telescope… becoming featuring excerpts from major choral deep appreciation, admiration and anthem). In December of 2009, ansongs. educational This facilityis a tremendous both she and amount her when safety concerns will no longer be the Madrigal Singers performed of music to prepare in addition to an worksissue for and our seasonal guests. The songs shutdown, and carols affection that we continue the life husband, Marshal, had dreamed about. with recording artist Kenny Rogers. our annual Vespers repertoire, but dueas to a construction, way to provide came betweena bit of the cheer work of our founder and directors. During the early stages of change, the In February 2014, the A Cappella observatorythe choir wasis working still Mary's very home. hard By on Marsfor oppositionthis time thatof year.occurred The at theAnnual thisevery time, word more and and every more note. We activity wasthank endVespers of July 2018tradition and the continues Doors Open under The A Cappella Choir is known Choir performed at Disney World Jamestown event on January 19th, "When someone you love takingthe community place on location for their by thecontinued cor- the direction Norman Lydell and as the “Choir of Cathedrals.” in Orlando, Florida. In December poration she was responsible to have 2019, with a brief reopening in Novem- of 2015, the A Cappella performed support of all the music events ber.Director The observatory Emeritus resumed Brian itsBogey regu- as Performances include the National formed,and ensembles known as theat JamestownMarshal Martz High accompanist. Shrine Basilica in Washington,becomes D.C; awith memory, acclaimed performing artist Memorial Astronomical Association, lar activities on January 19th, 2019. New York City’s famed Saint Patrick’s Jim Brickman. In the spring of 2016, Inc.,School.” which was meeting in an addition Please visit the Martz-Kohl attached to the observatory. websiteChoral to seemusic the educationcalendar of hasevents enjoyed at Cathedralthat and memory St. Peter’s Lutheran becomes the A Cappella a treasure." toured Washington, The 80-voice JHS A Cappella a long, rich tradition at Jamestown Church; St. Michael’s R.C. Cathedral D.C. and in 2018, the choir toured It wasn't until Mary be- http://martzobservatory.org/ observa- queathedChoir featuresthe observatory smaller toensembles, the as- tory-calendar/.High School. Ebba H. Goranson, in Toronto, Canada; St. Stephan’s Baltimore, Maryland. sociation following her move to a new News from the Marshal residence, that volunteer observatory Martz Observatory and the universe members fully realized the potential beyond our skies is brought to our the observatory had, should improve- readers every month by Hall & Laury ments to the facility be made. It began Optical at 707 Fairmount Ave Ste 10 as a slow process to improve the facil- Jamestown NY, the quality local source ity with fresh paint and minor repairs, for the latest in fashion and highest of followed by the replacement of the quality in glasses and optical aids of outdated original telescope with a 24- every kind, including repairs. FEBRUARY IS LOW VISION AWARENESS MONTH DID YOU KNOW? More than 4.2 million Americans ages MOVIES AT THE REG 40 and older are visually impaired Last Christmas Fri. Dec 18, 7pm Schedule your eye exam to reduce the risk of vision loss & eye disease. Judy Sat. 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The First Annual Holiday New Book Drive Submitted Photo Holiday Gifting! Article Contributed by one that is caring for another. The gift of time to relax and retool is NY Connects invaluable to someone who is a Happy Holidays! Are you struggling primary caretaker for a spouse or to find a gift for someone? NY other loved one. Connects is a great way to connect with some gift ideas for loved ones. The Chautauqua County Personal This is an excellent way for families Monitoring program is another both near and far to check in to see great gift idea. You can gift someone what services are available to assist with a personal emergency alarm Chautauqua County family and system to be used in the home for friends. NY Connects is the one emergencies of any kind. It brings place to contact for a wide range of families peace of mind to know services available to those who may that if there is an emergency, the need long term services in their personal emergency system can Contributing Writer Just a side note, some of you may answer immediately and call for homes and community supports. have some gently used books that emergency services and/ or contact Shirley Lucas How about a practical gift for the you would like to pass on to other family or friends if they are needed family or friends in your life? Meals children. You may do that too. at the home. Other options are cell anner’s Garage of on wheels is a service program here Often, parents bring their children phones that are easy to use. Call NY Jamestown is hosting it’s in the County. You could set up a when they are getting their vehicle Connects for more information for First Annual New Book gift of regularly delivered meals for TDrive from December 18th starting repaired, The children will be able all these opportunities. your loved one. If your loved ones at 8am – December 31st ending at to read a book and, also bring home are out and about in the County, Have extra time; you can receive 5pm. The purpose of the drive is to with them one of these gently used we also offer a dining out program a gift by giving of yourself in a get new books for those newborns books. to several local restaurants in volunteer position with meals on to 18 year olds who are hospitalized. Chautauqua County. Tickets can wheels or a friendly visitor position The goal is to collect 365 books – On New Year’s Day 2020, Mike be purchased from the Mayville with the Office for the Aging. We one for each day of the year. Unger (Tanner’s Garage owner) location of the Office for the Aging. are always looking for volunteers to along with Renee Domenico, 4year You can search on the internet for help all throughout the year. You can donate new books in a old Sadie and 7 year old Sierra will ideas for gifts of food. Fruit of the variety of ways. You may mail your be handing out the new books. month or some other treat is a great As you plan to visit family and books directly to Tanner’s Garage, They will be giving them out to idea and keeps coming all year are looking for gift ideas - think 226 Steele Street, Jamestown, NY those hospitalized newborns to 18 14701 or you can drop them off at long. Single serving specialty foods practical! Try to think of areas that year olds, They will visit UPMC/ can be a wonderful practical gift for Tanner’s Garage’s office on Steele are challenging for your family Chautauqua WCA, Warren General, someone living alone or needing Street in Jamestown. The office staff member. These are the areas they Westfield and Brooks hospitals. smaller sizes for meal preparation. could need help with on a regular will be happy to add your donations A gift card to the local grocery store to the shelves set aside for the drive. basis. Great ideas are gifts of time By participating in Tanner’s is another great idea as well. and assistance that can mean the Another way you may participate is to give a monetary donation that Garage First Annual Holiday New world to a loved one. The small Book Drive, you will bring cheer to A gift of services can be a practical extras we take for granted but will be used to buy more new books and a much appreciated gift to for the drive. That can be done either these hospitalized children. Your may be difficult for some to do or generosity will not only help give those who may struggle to take care afford. Remember if you are home by mail or in person. Remember joy to these children but to their of their homes. House cleaning, visiting and see a need-call NY if you wish to either drop off drop families, as well. You can spread lawn care and snow removal, Connects for information about books or a monetary donation that the joy year round by continuing handyman services for annual to local programs and services for may be done Monday – Friday do lists, transportation services, seniors. We are here to listen and from 8am – 5pm, December 18th – to donate books throughout the shopping/errands assistance, gift provide you with information and December 31st. new year. certificates to a favorite beauty/ assistance. We can even complete barber shop is a treat anytime of the referrals right on the phone while year. Look at the person’s favorite we are speaking with you. service provider like beauty parlors and barbers and prepay for services You can reach NY Connects by throughout the year. These gifts phone: Jamestown areas: 716- are very thoughtful and extremely 661-7582, Dunkirk/Fredonia practical. The Office for the Aging areas: 716-363-4582 and Mayville can provide information about areas/mid county: 716-753-4582, local home care agencies as well Fax 753-4477, or email: ccnyc@ as a private provider list that can co.chautauqua.ny.us. You can come be helpful in identifying local and see us at 7 North Erie St; providers for a variety of services. Mayville, New York. NY Connects There are a few spas locally geared to is brought to you in cooperation older adults as well! NY Connects from the Chautauqua County FIRST ANNUAL BOOK DRIVE can also get people in touch with Office for the Aging and the support groups, adult day services Chautauqua County Department Drop off books at Tanner’s Garage and you and other agencies that can provide of Health and Human Services. NY will be spreading Joy all Year Long! socialization and connection for Connects wishes for you a happy people or respite support to a loved holiday and a great start in 2020! 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NATURAL HEALTH with Jeffrey Barkstrom CODE BLUE WARNING Pass It Forward Temperatures and Wind Chill any family to celebrate with. I know of another person who buys presents Below 32 Degrees Fahrenheit for children and families in need. Many others participate in Church Article Contributed by 661-9430 M -F: 8:30A-4:30P related events or volunteer at the Chautauqua County soup kitchen. Department of Health & Darwin R. Barker Library Assoc. Recently, we found out about the Human Services 7 Day St, Fredonia, NY 14063 Cambodia Academy. It is a school for 672-8051 the poorest of the poor in Cambodia. Cold temperatures and frigid wind M - Th: 10A-8P, F & Sa: 10A-5P It is a school that our local Rotary club chills have prompted the Chautauqua has done projects for and you can County Department of Health and Chautauqua County Health and Contributing Writer sponsor a child's education, school Human Services to issue a Code Blue Human Services Warning for Chautauqua County. Jeffrey Barkstrom uniform and two meals a day for a 335 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY 14048 whole year for only $25 monthly or This warning is triggered when 679-9881 temperatures reach 32 degrees or In the rush of the holiday season and donate one time of $295 to cover the M -F: 8:30A-4:30P whole year. There are also options to lower and requires shelter access to gift shopping, we forget the original pay for specific projects or holiday anyone in need of assistance. Chautauqua County Health and meaning of the holidays. And I say events. It is an easy way to make a big Human Services holidays because there are quite a few During normal business hours of difference in someone's life. https:// 110 East 4th St, Jamestown, NY holidays in the next few weeks from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday www.cambodiaacademy.org/ different cultures around the world. through Friday, people seeking 14701 emergency shelter should report 661-8200 Locally, you can donate to different Presents at this time of year are a to the Department of Health and M -F: 8:30A-4:30P church projects or I would suggest to relatively new invention. In 1850, Human Services offices in Dunkirk have the most impactful effect on the Chautauqua County Health and Queen Victoria gave her children or Jamestown where emergency poorest of the poor in Chautauqua shelter will be arranged. After Human Services the first recorded Christmas gifts. county consider the City Mission This slowly turned to the mass normal business hours and on 3 N. Erie St, Mayville, NY 14757 (for homeless) or St. Susan Kitchen weekends and holidays, persons 753-4421 consumerism where we see people (food pantry and more). getting trampled rushing into their seeking emergency shelter or those M -F: 8:30A-4:30P favorite store to get the "door buster" who know of someone who is in The UCAN City Mission can Dunkirk Public Library deal. need of emergency shelter or who is be found at https://www. experiencing homelessness should 536 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY 14048 ucancitymission.org/. St. Susan contact the Chautauqua County 366-2511 Traditionally, the holidays have been Center can be found at https:// Sheriff’s Office by dialing 911 and M - Th: 10A-8P, F & Sa: 10A-5P a celebration of what we have and stsusancenter.org/. of helping the unfortunate. Take for shelter assistance will be provided. Ellington-Farman Free Library example St. Lucia day from Sweden Assistance will also be provided by Have a healthy holiday and celebrate 760 Thornton Rd, Ellington, NY where St. Lucia brings the light. St. any local law enforcement agency in with a new giving tradition. If you Chautauqua County. 14732 Lucia day was a time when poor have any health issues, please feel free 287-2945 people could go singing from door to to call our office at 716-665-5015 or In addition, the following Chautauqua door for food and drinks. In England come to one of our free workshops. County library warming centers may M - Th: 11A-7P, Sa: 10A-1P and America, there was a similar be open during the following hours Fluvanna Free Library tradition with caroling. and at the following locations. It is Jeffrey Barkstrom has been helping 3532 Fluvanna Ave Ext, people with health and weight loss issues strongly encouraged that people Jamestown, NY 14701 Is it time to start a new tradition? I for more than 12 years. He has spoken seeking warming center assistance would suggest that we start a new old at colleges, businesses, non-profits, contact the site to determine specific 487-1773 tradition of bringing back the spirit national conferences and on television hours and closures: M-F: 10A - 6P, Sa: 10A - 2P of the holidays of being thankful and about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Ahira Hall Memorial Library Hazeltine Public Library passing a little bit of our happiness, He currently practices at Barkstrom 37 W Main St, Brocton, NY 14716 health and wealth forward. Acupuncture PC, Natural Health 891 Busti-Sugar Grove Rd, 792-9418 Improvement Center in Jamestown, Jamestown, NY 14701 M & W: 1P-8P, Tu & Thu: 10A-5P, F: In our family, we invite people over NY. Learn more at www.barkstrom.net 487-1281 1P-5P, Sa: 10A-1P for Christmas dinner who don't have or at www.jamestowngazette.com. 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Chautauqua County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Celebrates in South County with Support from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation – United Way of Southern Chautauqua County and Community Partners
Submitted Photos A table seats RSVP dedicated volunteers (left to right) is: JoAnn Bennett, RSVP volunteers enjoying their noon-time meal are: (left to Marcia Rybicki, Kathy Carlson, Shirley Vandenburg, Penny Rossey, Sharon right): Elaine Hodges, Evelyn Owen, David and Brenda Cole, Smith, and Sonya Burkett. Debbie Ceci, and Mary L. Moore.
Article Contributed by serving at their volunteer station • Sue Hinsdale appointments outside of our to avoid any unnecessary “out of • Paul Holthouse Lutheran county pocket” expenses incurred if an • Nancy Jones • 1,240 individuals received food The main dining room of Landmark accident or incident occurs during • Lucille Marzalen from area Food Pantries serving. The coverage is not primary Restaurant in Jamestown was filled to • Joanne E. Nelson • A voluntary workforce served at coverage, but is of great comfort • William Race capacity as a multitude of members four Thrift Stores, congregate of RSVP serving in southern for both the volunteers and the • Penny Rossey volunteer stations who benefit from • Diane Shaw meals sites, supported disaster Chautauqua County gathered. A relief, guide social activities tasty luncheon was served by the their assistance. • Barb Slumsky within our many healthcare gracious waiters and waitresses at Individual Honorees: Before closing the celebration, facilities, usher at theaters and the Landmark to the invited guests Presidential Lifetime Services Awards Debbie Basile reminded the as RSVP honored and thanked all museums, as well as clerical – awarded to individuals serving over volunteers of some of the volunteers in attendance. “So much support to many non-profit 4,000 hours at an accredited agency incredible things they collectively can be accomplished when an agencies within their lifetime. The 4,000 hours accomplished. Fondly, RSVP organized corps of volunteers work • 330 daily nutritional balanced is equivalent to two years working full- called them the TOP TEN cooperatively to address the needs of meals were served weekly to time. ENDEAVORS: our community,” proclaimed Debbie • Brenda Cole homebound individuals or Basile, Project • Grace Kent • 44 students were mentored and those recovering from a hospital • Ann Letgers 43 of them reported improved stay Director for Chautauqua County • Diana Purtell academics RSVP. Brenda Weiler, Project • Marsha Scott • 558 participants took part in Quite an impressive list … Coordinator organized the event “Healthy Bones” classes which proved to be quite a success. The following have reached • 203 folks in our county reported The Corporation for National and milestones in service: “increased social support” Community Service is the federal The event was possible by monies offered by volunteers serving as agency for volunteering, service, from the Jack and Isabelle Kahler 20 Years companions Memorial Fund administered by the • Margaret R. Johnson • 5 miles of trails were maintained and civic engagement. The agency Chautauqua Region Community • Jim Lucey with the help of volunteers at engages millions of Americans Foundation (CRCF). Funding • Mary L. Moore Audubon Nature Community aged 55 and older in citizen service and support from United Way of Center through its AmeriCorps and Senior Southern Chautauqua County and 15 Years • Over 200 tax returns were Corps programs and leads the many community partners helped • Dianne G. Brown prepared “free of charge” to nation's volunteering and service RSVP to host this event. Additionally, • Sandra Fletcher individuals over the age of 60 efforts. RSVP covers the entire CRCF funds supported the required • Robert V. Gray and low-to-moderate income region of Chautauqua County with volunteer supplemental insurance • Nancy Hitchcock families the support and guidance of our provided to these dedicated • Jill Jarrett • An estimated 3,178 meals were volunteers. The Corporation for • Jack Kachermeyer served at Soup Kitchens or Food Local sponsor, Lutheran. Lutheran National and Community Services Distribution sites preventing has been a legacy sponsor since (our federal guidance agency) 10 Years them from hunger 1975. For more information, on mandates each volunteers be covered • Desmond Harper • Volunteer drivers transported local initiatives, please call (716) with supplemental insurance while • Kathryn Harper 534 clients to medical 665-3038.
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Photos by Rob Sigler Photography JHS Marching Band & A Cappella CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE could have been placed in any of week of fun, new experiences and of the days on the trip, returning to standards for performance and the performance slots Disney has lots of music. The band and choir Jamestown on January 2, 2020. behavior. They learn how to travel, throughout the holiday season. We have been fund raising for the past how to be safe, how to be on time really wanted the New Year’s Eve year. While most of the costs are Ms. Murray added, “We are very and generally, be a good citizen.” Parade and we were chosen! It’s the now covered, some students do pleased to be able to give our busiest day of the year for Disney not have any extra for souvenirs students this great opportunity Jamestown sends its best wishes so we will be performing for a large or food. The community’s support and life experience to travel and audience.” would be very welcome. One can perform. Many would never have to the A Cappella Choir and donate in a student’s name or this experience otherwise, also Red Raider Marching Band as Four packed buses, 160 students direct the contribution to needy for many of our students this is they once again carry on a long and 26 chaperones and staff are students. The students will be able their first time away from home tradition of making us all proud to leaving December 26 for a great to experience the parks for a couple and their families. We have high call Jamestown home.
JHS Orchestra Holiday Tour at Chautauqua Mall
Give the Gift of Kindness this Holiday Season Article Contributed by charity they love, and use the hashtag #GiftKindnessContest. Chautauqua Mall As a town center and Goodwill A very worthy #GiftKindnessContest Ambassador of the community, the winner will be chosen and notified in team at Chautauqua Mall is sparking January 2020. the spirit of giving in a meaningful Julie Bihler, General Manager at way this holiday season. From now to Submitted Photo Chautauqua Mall stated: “This December 27, guests are encouraged holiday season, we are encouraging JHS Orchestra members, Adam Chang, Nicole Carlson, Iyana Sledge- to Gift Kindness to others for a chance Stewart, Dawnelle Walter, Sophie Schweiger and Sierra Owles prepare guests to give the gift of kindness to win a $1,000 donation to the for the Annual Orchestra Holiday Tour. to friends, family, partners, team charity of their choice. Whether it’s members, acquaintances or strangers. chamber and full concert holding the door open, handwriting Kindness is a gift everyone can afford Article Contributed by a note to a loved one, or paying off a orchestras. They will perform to give, and we hope this campaign Jamestown Public Schools works such as "Do You Hear What stranger’s layaway, kindness is the gift will spark the spirit of giving in our to give this holiday season. Jamestown High School's Annual I Hear", "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo community, one act of kindness at a 12/24", "All Is Calm", "Barber of Orchestra Holiday Tour will be time.” Seville Overture" and "Sleigh Ride." Guests can select a random act of Friday, December 13th at 7 p.m. at kindness in the form of a gift tag at The community is encouraged and Gift Kindness illustrates Chautauqua the Chautauqua Mall. The concert the Gift Kindness activation, located welcome to attend this annual Mall’s commitment to celebrating is free and features the symphonic, holiday concert. at Chautauqua Mall next to Auntie the community with events and Anne’s, or come up with their own activations throughout the year. act of kindness. For a chance to For additional information on win the ultimate prize in support the Gift Kindness campaign, visit of charity, guests are encouraged to giftkindnesscontest.com/rules. JamestownGazette.com share their act of kindness on their public Instagram feed. To qualify To learn more about upcoming for the contest they must also follow holiday events at Chautauqua Mall, and tag Chautauqua Mall and tag the visit chautauquamall.com. JAMESTOWN GAZETTE December 9, 2019 COMMUNITY www.JamestownGazette.com 21
Surveying Process Chautauqua Lake Association uses backed by State Bid Specifications Article Contributed by monitoring services for the CLA Johnson is a member and former treasure for the community, which since 2002,” said Chautauqua Lake president of the Northeast Aquatic his data evidences. The DEC’s Chautauqua Lake Association Association Board of Directors Plant Management Society, and endorsement of his utilized-plant The New York State Department President Paul O. Stage. “His served on its board of directors surveying method simply reinforces of Environmental Conservation surveying has uniformly utilized a and as editor of its newsletter for recently issued bid invitations for a rake-toss method that produced a several years. He received the the value of his work.” three-year, state project that requires valuable historical database from highest professional award from which plant-management decisions that an aquatic plant-surveying the plant society, the Aquatic Plant Racine-Johnson also performs method used for almost two decades have been guided. We are very Science Award, in 2005 and in third-party consultant herbicide- to assess Chautauqua Lake is utilized encouraged that the DEC 2017. It recognized his for the state project. is recognizing the value scientific contributions monitoring programs for the DEC of his work and has to understanding the and other lake associations. Johnson This bid process reinforces the endorsed his method ecology of the non- played a long-term, third-party scientific value and relevance of for use statewide.” native invasive species role in evaluating SOLitude Lake the so-called Johnson method of Eurasian watermilfoil testing plant density and variety. The rake-toss method, and Hydrilla. Management’s herbicide treatments The method is named for Robert which is surprisingly not for Lamoka/Wanita Lakes near Johnson, who started his work for utilized by some parties “We appreciate having Tyrone, NY for 17 years and the Chautauqua Lake Association involved in Chautauqua Lake Bob Johnson’s independent Cazenovia Lake for 11 years. He also in 2002 in his role as Cornell Ponds assessments, is now known as the plant-monitoring services available Manager. He has since retired from Point Intercept-Rake Drag with Plant to the lake,” said CLA Executive is the lead scientist for the local and Cornell and is now a principal with Species Percentages Method. More Director Douglas Conroe. “He is state efforts to halt the spread of the Racine-Johnson Aquatic Ecologists about the process and its results providing us with valuable data growth of the non-native invasive of Ithaca, NY. are available in the Racine-Johnson about Chautauqua Lake’s rich Hydrilla verticillata discovered on reports posted on the CLA’s website, species-diverse aquatic plant “Robert Johnson has performed www.chautauqualakeassociation. community. Chautauqua Lake August 5, 2011 in the Cayuga Inlet aquatic plant species and density org. continues to be an environmental of southern Cayuga Lake at Ithaca.
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